Self-sampling versus health care professional-guided swab collection for SARS-CoV-2 testing

ConclusionOropharyngeal self-sampling is an applicable testing approach for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics. Self-sampling tends to be more effective in early versus late infection and symptom onset, and the collection of two distinct samples is recommended to maintain high test sensitivity.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research